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Elizabeth “Ann” Jones
Elizabeth “Ann” Jones
July 16, 1948 – February 15, 2020
BRIDGEPORT – Elizabeth “Ann” Jones, 71, completed her life on Feb. 15, 2020 with her husband of 46 years at her side.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Antelope Baptist Church in Antelope with Will Aston and David Hall officiating.
Ann began her life’s journey on July 16, 1948 in Bowie. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1966. On Feb. 16, 1974 she married the love of her life, Jacob Jones, and together they were blessed with seven loving children. As her older children began to graduated high school, Ann decided to go back to college.
In May of 1996, she proudly graduated from Midwestern State University, with a bachelor of arts in social work. Ann then worked for Hospice of Rural Texas in Bowie until her retirement. During her time with hospice, she was a blessing in many people’s lives, during the most difficult times. She loved her job and was good at it.
In her spare time, Ann was a master cross stitcher. She created many works of art, as gifts for weddings and new babies. She was the kindest, most gentle, loving and caring wife to her husband and mother to her children. Later when Jacob and Ann were blessed with grandchildren, she excelled in her role as Nana. The grandbabies always knew that they could get a coke and popsicles at Nana’s house.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jacob Thomas Jones Jr.; her children along with their spouses, Jeffery Jones, Buffalo Springs, Joseph and Jackie Jones, Wichita Falls, Travis Jones, Vashti, Amanda and Tom Sharp of Antelope, J.T. and Alyssa of Tulia, Sarah and Chris Koetter, Windthorst, and Caroline and Chase Broussard, Vashti; grandchildren, Austyn and fiance Makenna, John, Eliza, Zeke and Madalynn Sharp, Luke, Noah and Ava Koetter, Ella, Iva and C.J. Broussard, and Katherine Jones, Jaedyn Jones and Grady Jones; and closest friends, Kay Dunder, Alphine Wheeler and Harriet Nauert.
The Jones Family would like to especially thank Tracy, Emily, Karen, and all of the Hospice of Wichita Falls Family; as well as, Anna Gill, Mary Ann Bates, and Kerr Feed & Grain, for all the loving care and support shown to their Momma and the Jones Family.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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April 22, 1948 – April 30, 2024
MANSFIELD, AR – James B. Lyons Jr. (Jim), 76, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Fort Smith, AR.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 7 at Martin Funeral and Cremation. A private graveside service with military honors will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. Honorary pallbearers will include David Morgan, Mike Robles, Westin Corbin, Michael Robles, Cody Robles, Chris Little and Michael Winters.
Jim was born on April 22, 1948 in Bowie to James “Brock” Lyons and Patsy Ruth West Lyons. Jim was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Air Force.
Jim will be greatly missed by all of his family. We will always remember his constant teasing, his great love for the Texas Longhorns (even though we are all Razorback fans) and his passion for spinning the wheel at the casino.
He was preceded in death by his father, James B. Lyons Sr.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Beverly Boatright Lyons; his five children, Stephanie (David) Morgan, April (Mike) Robles, Brock Lyons, Mansfield, AR, Kiemeche (Westin) Corbin, Charleston, AR and Dakotha Lyons, Fort Smith, AR; seven grandchildren, Kayla (Michael) Winters, Cheyene (Chris) Little, Michael Robles, Cody Robles, Addison Robles, Mansfield, AR, Ellie Lyons, Fort Smith, AR and Connor Corbin, Charleston, AR and five great-grandchildren, Kinlee and Easton Winters, Leena and Ledger Little and soon to arrive, Letty Little, all of Mansfield, AR. Jim also is survived by his mother, Patsy Lyons and his sister, Karen Self of Bowie.
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August 9, 1954 – May 1, 2024
BOWIE – Michael Frank “Mike” Hankins, 69, died on May 1, 2024.
A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 6 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1954. He graduated from Bowie High School, then attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where he graduated with a degree in elementary education. He member of the First Baptist Church of Bowie where he worked for years at opening and closing the church. He also worked for Walmart in Bowie for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Fairy Hankins and his brother, Sonny Hankins.
He is survived by his brother, Gene Hankins, Victoria, TX; one niece; two nephews and many cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
March 25, 1942 – April 26, 2024
ODESSA – Billy James “Jimmy” Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2024. He was 82 years old.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 3 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor and family friend Doyle Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery in Bowie. Pallbearers will be John Coffey, Tim Green, Mark Jackson, Chad McCracken, Larry Overstreet and Kurt Jackson. Honorary pallbearers include Joe McCracken, Louie Jackson, Gary Odle, Terrell Hill and Kevin Bryan.
Jimmy was born in Bowie to LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery on March 25, 1942. He graduated from Bowie High School, where he played on the football team making all district and all area his senior year. He then went to play football at Cameron University.
On Aug. 3, 1963 Jimmy married his high school sweetheart, Judy Elizabeth Overstreet Avery. This began a love story that would last 61 years. Together they began a remarkable life and raised two beautiful girls, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring. He had an amazing career at Shell Oil where he retired after 30 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisher, loved his western movies and never missed a Texas Longhorn football game. His true passion in life though was his family and most knew him as their beloved “Poppa.” His family was his pride and joy and he would have done anything for them. Poppa had the natural ability to put a smile on anyone’s face and always leave you with a laugh. He knew how to have fun and be the life of the party. Jimmy Avery was a hard-working man whose life was dedicated to his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery and sister, Colleen Hunt.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his children, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring, all of Odessa; nephew, Lanny Hunt, Wichita Falls and cousins, Mike Avery, Longview, TX and Terry Tucker, Fort Worth. He was a proud Poppa to Ashley Bryan and husband Kevin, Fort Worth and one great-grandchild, Conner James Bryan, named after his beloved Poppa.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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